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I would not jump your dog until she is at least 14 months. You want to make sure growth plates are closed and that you are not causing any damage to her bones. You can still practice with just the jump uprights and leave the bars on the ground - this way you can teach front crosses, rear crosses, etc... without physically jumping.
No need for a high protein diet just for agility. You diet depends on you and your dog and what is best for her.
I recomend training daily - short sessions a few times a day - five minutes is plenty. I train my dogs for their dinner - Vinnie does not get ANY free meals. Ever. Period. Even if it's crappy weather out, we'll work inside for his dinner - working on tricks or sits/downs. Just something.
You can easily build your own equipment. It holds up just fine.
Good luck and have FUN with agility - that's what it's all about!
No need for a high protein diet just for agility. You diet depends on you and your dog and what is best for her.
I recomend training daily - short sessions a few times a day - five minutes is plenty. I train my dogs for their dinner - Vinnie does not get ANY free meals. Ever. Period. Even if it's crappy weather out, we'll work inside for his dinner - working on tricks or sits/downs. Just something.
You can easily build your own equipment. It holds up just fine.
Good luck and have FUN with agility - that's what it's all about!